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England call on Marler

Image: Marler: Injury cover

Harlequins prop Joe Marler is one of four players who have been called up to the England squad as injury cover.

Youngster one of four players brought in as injury cover

Harlequins prop Joe Marler is one of four players who have been called up to the England squad as injury cover ahead of the Investec Internationals . The 20-year-old prospect has stepped in to deputise for Bath tighthead David Wilson, who is currently suffering from a sore back. Meanwhile, Brad Barritt of Saracens has been called in to replace Riki Flutey after the centre limped out of Wasps' defeat to Northampton on Sunday with a calf injury. Lock Simon Shaw is also dealing with a calf problem while Leeds flanker Hendrie Fourie sustained bruised ribs against Sale on Friday. Their places in the squad are being covered by back-row forwards Dan Ward-Smith and Tom Wood. The England squad arrived at camp on Sunday night to begin preparations for the first Investec international against New Zealand on November 6.